Ashland's Comprehensive Plan - Transportation Element (extract):

"Ashland has a vision - to retain our small-town character even while we grow. To achieve this vision, we must proactively plan for a transportation system that is integrated into the community and enhances Ashland's livability, character and natural environment...The focus must be on people being able to move easily through the city in all modes of travel, Modal equity...ensures that we will have the opportunity to conveniently and safely use the transportation mode of our choice, and allow us to move toward a less auto-dependent community."

Saturday, April 25, 2020

Streetscape patios for Ashland ?

One opportunity to enhance Ashland’s streetscape is in the downtown core with temporary and/or permanent streetscape patios.    
The downtown core already has a strong existing base of restaurants, businesses, and greenspace.   Adding to it will help continue economic prosperity for downtown businesses while maintaining the small town charm and character that helps attracts visitors to Ashland.  Streetscape patios are patios that extend the width of sidewalk to provide space for restaurants to provide outdoor seating and boutiques or other businesses to set‐up small displays similar to what might be seen at an open air marketplace...

See White Paper prepared for Ashland Trandpotation System Plan  [2011]